FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Information Management, Criminal Negligence, Clear Communications
30 Mar 2016
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Unexpected event that causes mass damage and destruction. High loss of life: open or closed disasters. 2012: 188 disasters, over 70% involving vehicles or technological. Less than 30% are criminal, homicidal organized groups, terrorist and war crimes. Earthquake, storm and flood have highest mortality rates. 2003-2013: 388 disasters per year, 216 million victims, 106000 (4. 9%) fatalities. The study and analysis of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. Social cultural impact on family, friends and society. Important to have cultural sensitivity when dealing with mass disasters. Followed by local police then federal agencies. Runway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded. 74 units which collectively held 8. 2 million liters of crude oil. Cause: train was left unattended at a station and rolled backwards. Fire spread to town and oil spread to surrounding areas. Arrived at scene: official officer of corner and emergency services.
